JAMES LEAY - Gen X, Trailer Guy, Urban, Regular Guy

Gen X, Trailer Guy, Urban, Regular Guy

• JAMES LEAY is registered with Voice123 since Feb 07, 2008.
• JAMES LEAY started his/her voice over career in 2006.
• Currently JAMES LEAY is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

I have a fresh, smooth, and versatile sound for the Voiceover biz. My impersonation of Samuel L. Jackson helped me land my first animation gig. My favorite Sam Jackson monologue is from Pulp Fiction, specifically when he's quoting scripture from the Bible just before he and Travolta start blasting on those wannabe hustlers. GENIUS!

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

• AFTRA (US)

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

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My Voice Experience

I have worked for McDonald's, ESPN, and AT&T to name a few. Several of my spots have been renewed and are currently running. I am also involved in an ongoing animation pilot project that is a spoof of the popular cartoon version of M.I.B. From movie trailer and T.V. Promos, A.V.O. and various characters parts for Radio and T.V. spots, character voices, narration for student films, and Voice mail greetings...I have a great deal of experience as a Voiceover Actor.

My Training

For several years, I pursued my love of performing as a singer and actor in both my home state of Connecticut as well as in New York City. A few years ago, I was approached by an established voiceover actor--his name was John Garry-- and he suggested that I give serious consideration to the VO biz. Despite the fact that we are related and have similar voices, he has encouraged me to tell my clients that I can do the things he does. It was that encounter which convinced me that I should focus all of my energy on becoming a professional Voiceover Artist. The first thing I did was to take a Voiceover Intensive Workshop in New York City. Once I completed the workshop and recorded my Demo, I went on to take an Improv Class. I landed a Voiceover Agent while I was studying Improv and decided to relocate to NYC. I took the advice of my Voiceover instructor and began volunteering to read for the Blind at the Jewish Braille Institute in NYC, which proved to be an invaluable experience in many ways. Not only is it a noble thing to do, but it's also a great way to stay in shape vocally.